Steamed Japanese Pork Buns
Steamed Japanese Meat Buns (Nikuman) are soft, fluffy buns filled with a satisfying combination of succulent meat and fresh vegetables. They are great as a tasty snack or a flavorful side dish. Their delightful flavor and texture make them the perfect comfort food.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 224kcal
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meat Filling
- ½ pound ground beef or pork cooked
- 1 ½ cup cabbage finely chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- ½ tablespoon garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon dried ginger
- dash of pepper
- 3 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Start by proofing your yeast (unless you are using instant yeast). Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes until it looks foamy.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the olive oil, and knead with a stand mixer or by hand for 5 minutes. The dough should be slightly sticky at this point. Place a damp towel over the bowl and let rise until double in size.
- In a separate bowl, combine the meat filling ingredients. Place in the refrigerator until the dough is ready.
- Once the dough has risen, split into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and let rise for another 10 minutes.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin and fill with the meat filling. Pinch together each of the sides to seal the bun, and then slightly twist in the middle.
- Place each bun on a small square of parchment paper or a cupcake liner. Let the buns rise for 20 minutes. Steam the buns for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
Adapted from Mamaloli.
If you don't have a steamer, layer four equal sized balls of aluminum foil in a large pot. Add a couple of inches of water into the pot, and then place a plate on top of the aluminum. Set your buns on the plate and cover with a lid. Let the buns simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
